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Intra-African trade hits Sh28.8tr, but AfCFTA rollout lags

Trade PS Alfred Kombudo during the KNCCI, Exporters’ Forum, aimed at strengthening Kenyan exporters’ participation in AfCFTA in Serena hotel on March 13, 2025. [File, Standard]

Africa is being urged to speed up implementation of the AfCFTA as trade within the continent hits a record high, with experts warning that weak infrastructure, remaining tariffs and poor policy coordination could undermine its benefits.

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